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• Re: cam breakin'
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 06:28:34 -0800
  ...Those first few minutes of a cams operational life determine a lot about how long it will last... To which I mumbles ... Perhaps, perhaps...
• Air Conditioner/Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - Gordon and/or Cecilia Bonham
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 12:51:13 -0500
  ...The a/c normally remains operational while the vehicle is in motion if the thermostat setting is kept low. Stopped and with the thermostat...
• Re: Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 07:25:52 -0600
  ...I've never found an operational air cooled 80-83 Vanagon in Texas they're all dead from dropped valve seats or a big...
• Follow-up: priming the sink pump
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:57:55 -0700
  ...With sink water assured, I knew Mrs Squirrel had a fully-operational kitchen. She stared at me with her hand over her mouth, trying...
• 91 Vanagon Carat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 14:02:02 -0800
  ...no dents, runs fine, has ac but the ac isn't operational (never have looked into why), and bilstein shocks. I'm the second...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:33:59 -0500
  ...The BATTERY SEPARATOR has two basic operational characteristics: ASSIST IN ENGINE STARTING When the starter is activated the BATTERY SEPARATOR compares the voltage of...
• Re: front parking light out
  Historical mailing list - Tom and Dana Cates
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 20:05:40 -0500
  ...front parking light out NC inspection requires that I have both front parking lights operational, among others. The drivers side parking light does not...
• Re: How hard is it to rebuild a transmission?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 09:13:04 -0700
  ...on things that are being 'used-up'....While there are no operational problems, it is whining a little louder as the years pass and...
• Re: Heat inside the camper.. No Carbon Monoxide detectors another option.
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 5 Jan 2015 08:16:14 -0600
  ...This was a controlled test once both items were installed in order to make sure they were operational. I highly recommend getting covering all...
• Re: brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 06:03:54 -0800
  ...course, others might say that so long as their is no operational problem, then why check them. But both these hydraulic systems can operate...
• Re: A/C Trouble shooting - 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - David
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 20:00:46 -0400
  ...AC system was not operational for 15 plus years. Surprisingly, > when the mechanic went to flush it, it still had R12 pressure in it...
• Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 09:24:53 -0400
  ...It's true that Vanagons *have* been driven by light-sails powered by stationary tera-bevawatt lasers, but with two operational restrictions: 1) the...
• Re: Follow-up: priming the sink pump
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:13:47 -0600
  ...With sink > water > assured, I knew Mrs Squirrel had a fully-operational kitchen. She > stared > at me with her hand over her mouth, trying...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 26 May 2012 12:18:47 -0400
  ...hand passenger door electrical is fouled, front blower is bad, AC > operational, but no refrigerant. Even so - this van is sweet. All > electric doors...
• Re: Need to be removed from list
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:25:42 -0500
  ...The list is up and fully operational at its new home in Washington, D.C. Subscribing & unsubscribing To subscribe to the list send email...
• Re: Should I buy?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 96 16:14 EST
  ...According to the "Old Cars Price Guide", if the vehicle is totally operational showing wear the value is around $3800 (i.e. an older...
• Re: Sign Off
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:22:51 -0800
  ...monetary terms or >>> overstated >>> in the keeping of our treasured vehicles operational. I have "met" a >>> lot >>> of great folks here - and a curmudgeon...
• Ben's Brandnew Bus (was Thoughts on Larry, the list ...)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Tue, 11 May 2004 07:14:03 -0700
  ...Am running a clean and strong 1800cc with modified head, cooling system (i have one Bro, ha ha ha) is clean, tight and operational...
• Re: (VANAGON) Vanagon-Syndrone-Air-Flow-Meter-Fix
  Historical mailing list - Craig C Forney
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 10:51:42 -0700
  ...Both versions use an operational amplifier (op-amp) along with 6 or 7 resistors and capacitors in a circuit that stabilizes the signal from...
• Re: The Thompson Coupling
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 3 Dec 2007 22:47:03 -0500
  ...in a pressurised rubber bladder to help cope with the abrasive operational conditions." It's pretty clear what the hype is all about, they...
• Re: oil all over rear hatch?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:18:10 +0900
  ...at the time), that I had a major job getting it operational again! Look for oil leaks under the van when you're parked...
• Maintenance thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:23:46 +0000
  ...This approach relies on regular, frequent inspections and operational observation. The tracking history will allow for tuning maintenance frequencies to optimize cost and reliability...
• Re: 1st Annual Buses by the Beach
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 15 Apr 2003 09:12:08 -0400
  ...Michigan Heritage Automotive museum, Miller Motors, the ONLY remaining and operational Hudson Dealership, Saturday meetings in the downtown restored Opera house. All air cooled...
• Re: Friday Curiousity
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 5 Feb 2007 12:00:49 -0500
  ...That being said I have been reading up (book and web) and I think there is enough there (operational or not) that it would...
• 1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia For Sale in Boulder, CO
  Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:11:57 -0700
  ...Full camper - all operational including original refrigerator (just replaced ignitor and thermocouple). Have full set of original snap-in screens and blinds, in great...
• Re: For how long have you been here?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 7 Jun 2007 14:36:53 -0700
  ...That old C-Zone address in this post is technically still operational, but I rarely use it anymore because of the lack of spam...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 09:21:12 -0600
  ...If at all possible, blow out in the reverse direction of "flow" when the system is operational. I blew out the high pressure line...
• Re: Maintenance thoughts!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:11:23 +0000
  ...This approach relies on regular, frequent inspections and operational observation. The tracking history will allow for tuning maintenance frequencies to optimize cost and reliability...
• EV Winnebago manual
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 22:39:05 -0700
  ...For $20+ its definitely worth getting, more so than the VW manuals I'd say! Lots of maintenance tips, operational notes, wiring diagrams, plumbing...
• Re: Manual tranny 3rd gear jumpout
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 2 Mar 2016 16:01:15 -0800
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > > > After adjusting the shifter from" no shift" to operational on my van, it > now jumps out of third gear ocassionally. Any...
• Re: Manual tranny 3rd gear jump out
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 5 Mar 2016 09:58:17 -0600
  ...condition .. > > John wrote: > After adjusting the shifter from" no shift" to operational on my van, it > now jumps out of third gear ocassionally. Any...
• Hazard Lights / Engine Clicking etc.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 09:29:30 -0800
  ...also assume that system would need to be recharged once mechanically operational. Is it wrong to permanently remove the belt that drives the AC...
• Re: air-cooled heat
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 07:13:41 -0400
  ...This is something important to verify is operational when buying a Vanagon. It has its own electric fan (one speed) and connects into the...
• Engine cutting out/stumbling problem
  Historical mailing list - Brian Walch
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 09:50:21 -0800
  ...much to the individuals dedicating time and resources to keep this operational. As for my Vanagon...I have an '85 Westfalia, manual 4-speed...
• Re: trailer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 14 May 2006 08:17:05 -0400
  ...There are operational differences in the these boxes. The better ones will yield brighter lights. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Sign Off
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:51:34 -0800
  ...monetary terms or overstated > in the keeping of our treasured vehicles operational. I have "met" a lot > of great folks here - and a curmudgeon...
• Re: Diesel Fuel vs Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 18:31:26 -0400
  ...if you want to run biodiesel or waste vegetable oil your operational cost might be lower in dollars and cents depending of the value...
• Re: Phred's Shiverin' These Cold Mornings...
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 23:08:06 -0400
  Don't yank that otherwise operational rear heater out until you check the often failing SWITCH in your dash. I've gone through a...
• Re: Overheating - but no to windward
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Fri, 28 Feb 2003 15:32:35 -0600
  ...still operate (if the radiator is not clogged and temp sensor operational and it gets warm enough) to displace heat on the radiator surface...
• Re: Heat in Aircooled's
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 19:43:35 -0500
  ...the trick is to make sure you have a complete operational heater system with thermostat!! i just sold a 81 westi and the heat...
• Re: R-134A retrofit (JC WHIPME content)
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 14:04:38 -0400
  ...The PO said the AC was not >operational >but"just needed to be charged." My original plan was to take it to a >AC...
• Re: Boxer Engines
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 21:26:28 -0600
  ...In operation, the piston with its two operational ends, would force the crank to rotate. So, here we have a single piston with two...
• Re: was fav 12 V acc, now 2nd battery relay system
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:38:15 -0800
  ...The > BATTERY SEPARATOR has two basic operational characteristics: ASSIST IN > ENGINE STARTING When the starter is activated the BATTERY SEPARATOR > compares > the voltage of...
• Re: A/C work question
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Thu, 13 May 2010 12:59:30 -0700
  ...system was not operational when i bought so unsure > > Whilst removing the hoses from the condenser the threads stripped off one of > the fittings...
• Re: Thoughts on Larry, the list, and State Your Ages!
  Historical mailing list - The corruptor
  Mon, 10 May 2004 23:41:37 -0400
  ...i have one Bro, ha ha ha) is clean, tight and operational. Am also running a reliable single weber carc, well jetted and ajust...
• Re: 91 Vanagon Carat
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 30 Oct 2001 12:26:57 -0800
  ...no dents, runs fine, has ac but the ac isn't operational (never have looked into why), and bilstein shocks. I'm the second...
• FW: Dash removal - how long
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:52:55 -0400
  ...It's my "half" daily driver so I don't have to have it operational on Monday if I do start tomorrow, I have...
• Texas A/C Questions
  Historical mailing list - Jason Stevenson
  Sat, 26 May 2001 09:39:22 -0500
  ...be happy with the results of the system when it was operational. He didn't think it would cool adequately, but what almost concerned...
• Driver's Door Window
  Historical mailing list - Jason Stevenson
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 06:13:53 -0600
  ...There didn't seem to be any operational problems, as I checked them several times. They continued to work fine for the next couple...
• Re: old car scrappage - HOAX???
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 22 Dec 2001 14:01:25 -0600
  ...requires that all passenger automobiles and light-duty trucks turned in be operational at the time that they are turned in; and so on. :(
• Cylinder Types
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:52:07 -0600
  ...Aircraft cylinders were - operationally speaking - one piece including the cylinder head. The head was an assembly made up of a machined aluminum casting, with...
• Re: Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:57:09 -0400
  You are seriously misled if you think that the printer spits out an operational assembly with moving parts. Those would all have to be...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 May 2012 10:41:37 -0400
  ...hand passenger door electrical is fouled, front blower is bad, AC operational, but no refrigerant. Even so - this van is sweet. All electric doors...
• Re: Here's a stupid request
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:25:50 -0700
  ...Anyone out there got an spare Syncro transmission that is fully > operational? Stupid question I know but if you're out there please > let...
• Re: Failure to return to idle
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:14:58 EST
  ...You must first find out if it's a me chanical issue or a fuel injection operational issue. Removing the cable from the throttle...
• Re: Friday Mac help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:45:55 -0400
  ...My general rule is get as much RAM as you can afford as it will only speed up cpu operational tasks. Keep your HD...
• '87 Transporter GL Cooling - Have data. Help!
  Historical mailing list - Craig Bodie
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 08:18:45 -0400
  ...My thermoswitch is operational, but seems that only the low speed activates (85C) with short time duration even when the temperature gage approaches the...
• Re: High idle w. A/C on... please help
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:37:03 -0700
  ...There must be a signal from the AC control panel that signals the ECU for this operational change. I would check there first. Steven...
• NVC.. weird e-mail writers?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 22:15:54 +0000
  ...could you please return to normal highway traffic act operational signaling procedures..... I hope they don't start using those programs at different air...
• '87 Transporter Overheating - Second Try
  Historical mailing list - Craig Bodie
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 13:25:55 -0400
  ...My thermoswitch is operational, but seems that only the low speed activates (85C) with short time duration even when the temperature gage approaches the...